Telecommuting is increasing in popularity as both businesses and employees experience the productivity, cost savings and benefits it offers. A recent interview with Dr. Kathryn Fonner, Assistant Professor at UW-Milwaukee, breaks through several telecommuting myths and demonstrates the impact and value telecommuting for employees, including:

increased job satisfaction,

reduced stress and time pressure due to interruptions, and

less exposure to office politics and associated negativity.

A unique discovery included that telecommuters exchange information with their supervisors and colleagues less frequently than their in-office counterparts; however, teleworkers have similar levels of access to quality and timely information, proving that more information is not always better. Watch the short video below to learn these revealing facts and more:

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